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New child care center opens in Winslow

by Laurie Lizotte When two hundred thirty one child care centers in Maine closed during the pandemic, we were determined to find alternative care for families in our community. There are currently 210 programs that have reopened for care for children ages birth through age 12. Make that number 211 as a brand-new childcare center […]

FOR YOUR HEALTH: Insulin at 100: How The Discovery Improved Lives

(NAPSI)—The discovery of insulin 100 years ago led to many research and clinical advances that have greatly improved strategies used to help people manage diabetes to live longer and healthier lives. Before insulin, physicians treated people with diabetes, a disease that occurs when blood glucose—or blood sugar—is too high, by recommending changes in their diet. […]

Winslow Community Cupboard Food Pantry seeks new donations

Hannaford offers one way to lend support Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry—which now serves more than 225 food-insecure families in Winslow, Waterville, and surrounding towns—is actively seeking new financial donations. One easy, effective way to lend support is by purchasing a $2.50 reusable “Fight Hunger” Shopping Bag sold at the Hannaford supermarket, located at 190 […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, October 7, 2021

KENNETH J. DIAS CLINTON – Kenneth J. Dias, 79, of Clinton, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland. He was born October 24, 1941, in Massachusetts, the son of Wally and Mary (Barrows) Dias. He enjoyed watching football and fishing. Kenneth will be missed by his wife, Mamie; sons Eric […]

China group cancels fall WindowDressers workshop

by Eric W. Austin The China for a Lifetime Committee has announced they will not be moving forward with a WindowDressers workshop this fall. Current uncertainty regarding conditions around the COVID-19 pandemic as well as low participation were the reasons for the cancellation. WindowDressers is a volunteer-led, community initiative that aims to build low-cost window […]

Selectmen approve CBC distribution of flyer

by Mary Grow China selectmen held a special meeting Tuesday evening, Oct. 5, for one purpose: the China Broadband Committee (CBC) asked them to meet to approve distribution of a revised informational flyer on the proposed new internet system for the town. Selectmen unanimously approved distribution of the flyer. CBC Chairman Robert O’Connor will have […]